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🧸 Product GB GR February 10, 2017

Liz Earle — Superskin Concentrate

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Liz Earle — Superskin Concentrate
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Cuts
Category
Cosmetics

Hazard: The product contains glass shards, posing a risk of cuts to the hand and/or face during application of the product. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Origin
United Kingdom
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11 days in total
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What is this? This is a skin-care cream called Liz Earle Superskin Concentrate. It may have tiny pieces of glass inside that could cut your skin.

What's happening? The cream does not meet EU safety rules because of the glass pieces. Using it could cause cuts on your hands or face.

Does this affect me? If you have this cream at home, you might be at risk. It was sold in the UK and Greece.

What should I do? Stop using the cream now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have cuts or need a safe replacement.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Cuts · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains glass shards, posing a risk of cuts to the hand and/or face during application of the product. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
February 10, 2017
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/247377

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What is this product recall alert about?
Liz Earle — Superskin Concentrate. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Cuts · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains glass shards, posing a risk of cuts to the hand and/or face during application of the product. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. · Origin: United Kingdom
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 10, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: United Kingdom and Greece.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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